CFL
Football player’s former girlfriend tells assault trial he choked her
CALGARY – The former girlfriend of a one-time Calgary Stampeders football player says he tried to choke and smother her when she came home and found him in her bed.
New general manager Hervey wastes no time putting his stamp on Eskimos
EDMONTON – It hasn’t taken general manager Ed Hervey long to put his stamp on the Edmonton Eskimos.
Another year, another Regina Rams defensive lineman drawing NFL interest
Time hasn’t quite cured what ails Stefan Charles.
Milanovich, Hufnagel and Benevides finalists for CFL’s coach of the year award
TORONTO, Cananda – Scott Milanovich of the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts was named a finalist for the CFL’s coach of the year award Wednesday.
Alouettes acquire former Outstanding Canadian RB Messam from Esks
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes acquired running back and former CFL Outstanding Canadian Jerome Messam from the Edmonton Eskimos for a sixth-round draft pick, the CFL club announced Tuesday.
Former Argos star Stillwagon pleads not guilty in suspected road rage shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Toronto Argonauts star Jim Stillwagon has pleaded not guilty in the shooting of another driver during a road rage incident last year.
Lions kicker Paul McCallum signs extension, returns for 21st CFL season
VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions kicker Paul McCallum will return for his 21st season in the Canadian Football League.
Former Ticats GM O’Billovich announces retirement after 50-year career in CFL
HAMILTON – Bob O’Billovich is announcing his retirement after a 50-year run in the CFL as a player, coach and executive.
Source: Longtime CFL coach, executive Bob O’Billovich to announce retirement
The man affectionately known as “Obie” is calling it a career.
Former Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman Jim Stillwagon indicted on charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Toronto Argonauts star Jim Stillwagon has been indicted on charges he fired shots from his motorcycle at another driver last year.
Ottawa CFL expansion team names Marcel Desjardins at its general manager
OTTAWA – Marcel Desjardins has no problem being the face of Ottawa’s new CFL franchise.
Stampeders sign Berger, cut receiver Bryant and defensive lineman Pettway
CALGARY – Romby Bryant won’t have to wait until Feb. 15 to entertain CFL free agent offers.
CFL veteran coaches Marshall and Sams return to Edmonton Eskimos’ staff
EDMONTON – Greg Marshall and Doug Sams have returned to the Edmonton Eskimos’ coaching staff.
B.C. Lions trade veteran receiver Geroy Simon to Saskatchewan Roughriders
VANCOUVER – Geroy Simon’s 12-year run with the B.C. Lions is over.
Lyle Bauer steps down after three years as president of Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY – Calgary Stampeders president and chief operating officer Lyle Bauer has resigned.